Batson turns 30 but still has growing painsBy Tom Schanzle-HaskinsJune 2016Though the Batson holding has been in effect for 30 years, the Courts and commentators still grapple with how to best implement it in the trial court.
Editor’s noteBy Sandra BlakeJune 2016A message from Editor Sandra Blake.
Homeland Security publishes new STEM OPT ruleBy Songhee SohnJune 2016This new rule makes far-reaching changes to the existing program and contains both opportunities and responsibilities for U.S. employers that employ recent foreign national graduates.
The IHRA: Extending protections for pregnant women in the workplaceBy Catherine D. Battista & Michael WongJune 2016The amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act are a step in the right direction, but will likely create many logistical problems and headaches for Illinois employers as they seek to comply with the law.
Transgender issues in schools and the workplace: Personal recordsBy Edward Druck, Jennifer Smith, & Brianne DunnJune 2016The rights of transgender individuals and the application of those rights in the absence of specific laws leave schools and employers in unfamiliar territory on myriad issues. This article looks looks at the management of records with sensitive information regarding an individual’s gender transition.
